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Well, there's one or two workers in TNA that WWE might want to take a look at, but like the NXT guys you mentioned they'll have new names, new-ish identitities and their wrestling past will only be referred to indirectly, unless you're one of the very top names outside of WWE like Samoa Joe, CM Punk, AJ Styles (and even then, there's Daniel Bryan). So basically what's already happening then.
There's no need for TNA guys to appear in the crowd, I'm repeating myself and others but TNA, as a brand, truly has zero worth for WWE - I'm sorry, I like some of TNA but it's true - ten years ago maybe we could have this discussion and mull over possibilities. Today it's pointless to even consider.
Of course, there's the fact Vince wouldn't want to treat TNA as a serious rival unless he really had to (which he won't have to, ever), but we can't forget the fact TNA have been in touch with SEVERAL promotions lately to do an invasion angle, eventually settling on GFW - who just need the exposure. Even companies like ROH and PWG want pretty much nothing to do with TNA at this point, it's a damaged brand.
It's not about the brand. It's about the talent. Are you really saying you wouldn't want to see guys like James Storm, Bobby Roode, EC3, Kurt Angle, The Wolves, and others in WWE? I'm not saying have a full-on TNA invasion but have some of their wrestlers invade WWE and feud with a newly-created WWE stable.
Why don't we just agree to disagree? If you can't see talent in wrestlers like EC3, James Storm, Bobby Roode, and Kurt Angle, then just forget about it.
I didn't say I don't see talent in those, jeez. Just doubt WWE are that interested in any of them, bar maybe EC3. Kurt Angle's body is knackered and he won't have long left in the ring. Roode, maybe but why? Don't think you actually took in any of my points, you're just saying "but I like these wrestlers"
So do I for the most part but that doesn't mean WWE wants to use them
OK, but I'm saying they're almost definitely not. For the most part they wanna make their own stars, I mean Austin Aries has just left TNA. Very quickly signs back to ROH, no discussion of NXT interest or anything so I'm sure the case would be similar for those you named. Galloway they didn't have use for first time, why now? They mis-used EC3 badly when he was there, but I still don't know that they would be interested again, partly as he'd probably be in for a third renaming (I mean they wouldn't call him Carter would they?)
If they want TNA guys they could easily bring them in. If they want a group of guys they could easily bring them in as a group. Mentioning TNA does not help WWE in any way. At all. That's why an invasion angle with TNA would never happen.
I never mentioned Austin Aries. As for Drew Galloway, maybe WWE didn't see talent in him the first time. I think they would now, but you clearly don't, so that's fine.
Remember The Rock? What about Stone Cold? The Rock was once Rocky Maivia and easily the most hated face on the roster at the time. Stone Cold was The Ringmaster. Both were misused, but WWE realized their mistake and eventually turned them into megastars. I'm not saying the same would happen for EC3, but it's worth a chance.
The Wolves would be a nice addition to the tag team scene, especially with recent injuries to Tyson Kidd and one of the Usos.
James Storm and Bobby Roode could re-form Beer Money and eventualy feud with each other. Both would then be strong additions to the upper mid-card.
I bet you were the same guy who didn't WWE to sign Tyler Black, Jon Moxley, Kevin Steen, El Generico, Kenta, Prince Devitt, or anyone else from the indies, but look at what they're doing in the WWE.
Jesus christ dude. Stop missing the point. You personally didn't say Austin Aries.... whoopdy doo - he was one of TNA's most acclaimed and established guys; no WWE interest. Most of this era of TNA star like Roode, Aries, Storm, Eric Young are in their late 30s now.
WWE is nearly-exclusively interested in taking young stars and making them in their own vision. Exceptions made ONLY for already marketable people such as Sting and Samoa Joe. The amount of truly self-marketable talent outside of WWE contracts is an ever-shrinking number.
Incase you need this underlined, I never ruled out that a current TNA star would one day appear in WWE, there's possibilities sure (Awesome Kong, Bram & EC3 might be worth second shots, Kenny King could work in NXT, Rockstar Spud is great) but they will NEVER appear in bulk and there will NEVER be a stable on WWE. Please stop speculating about things that aren't going to happen or aren't even viable, it's getting a bit maddening now
Please stop speculating about things that aren't going to happen or aren't even viable, it's getting a bit maddening now
